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Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with extensive experience in ground-up building construction, interior fit and finish, and building renovations. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing subcontractors, vendors, and craft employees to ensure successful project completion on time and within budget. Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and submittals is essential.

Responsibilities

+ Provide overall contract management for construction, overseeing the work of superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction-related personnel.

+ Plan, coordinate, and execute work to be on time and within budget while maintaining a safe workplace and fostering client relationships.

+ Ensure all projects meet company standards for quality control.

+ Act as the primary point of contact with the client and manage the construction contract.

+ Utilize drawings and specifications to define comprehensive project scopes for procurement and subcontractor agreements.

+ Document and manage project correspondence, including submittal management, RFI management, and legal notices, with the Owner, Engineer, subcontractors, and vendors.

+ Ensure that work is completed safely and that the quality of work exceeds expectations, while managing any field issues that arise.

+ Compile cost estimates for changed conditions and negotiate change orders with the Owner and Engineer. Receive and review change order pricing with subcontractors.

+ Develop detailed project CPM schedules and update them weekly, forecasting the required subcontracted workforce, labor, heavy equipment, and rentals.

+ Pre-plan and determine the means, methods, materials, and tools required for completing work tasks.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of experience in contract management for building construction and subcontractor management.

+ 5+ years of experience leading a construction team to complete projects.

+ Ability to travel within a 1.5-hour radius of the Albany area when needed.

+ Knowledge of OSHA requirements and the ability to complete an in-house jobsite safety audit.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, and other basic computer software.

+ Experience with RFI management, project coordination, change orders, and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

+ Experience with construction projects related to new ground-up buildings, including excavation and foundations, and/or renovation projects including interior fit and finish replacements and building additions.

+ Familiarity with managing large projects involving multiple subcontractors on site.

+ Experience working on hard dollar bid municipal projects.

+ Experience in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation.

Work Environment

This role involves working both in the office and visiting job sites as needed. It is a family-owned business with a profit-sharing program in successful years. The company handles diverse projects, including K-12, civil, municipal, commercial, private, and public work. The work environment encourages autonomy, expecting Project Managers to run their projects efficiently while maintaining the company's reputation with clients.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WATERVLIET, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Enjoy top-tier benefits with us! Comprehensive health plans, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness programs, and flexible work options ensure you thrive both at work and in life. Join our team today!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WATERVLIET,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.